I looked down at Samantha's hand when I saw the tension on her face. My jaw tightened, it was that sneaky bastard Andres.A nerve pulsed in my temple, as different thoughts ran through my mind including the worse ones. Why was he calling her? What business do they have together? Was she already sneaking behind my back like Audrey did?The nerve pulsed even harder, this wasn't like Audrey's. It was nerve wracking that Andres somehow finds my women attractive, not like Samantha was my woman, not like I knew why he was called.I gave her a questioning look, her expression was stoic. I tried to search her eyes for answers, but they were bare.Samantha's phone rang again and I tried to snatch it off her hands, she was swift enough and held it behind her. Just wow, there must be something, something behind this call and for the love of me, I was going to find out.She gave me a hard stare and picked the call, "Hello Andres," her voice was tinged with skepticism. However, I didn't want to ge
I saw the anger on Lucas' face when Andres' call came in. He tried to hide it but it was proving difficult perhaps?Heck! I should be angry at his actions but instead it warmed through the very core of my heart. When I wanted to snatch the phone back, I moved like a sloth by two seconds so he could have an edge. He questioned me about how Andres got my number and when he mimicked, more than the soft laugh my body itched to burst into a loud laughter probably sprawled on the floor and felt pains by the side of my ribs afterwards.When he came back his face was furrowed in a frown, it took me a whole twenty-five minutes to really focus on how upset he was, all the while my mind was clouded by how handsome he looked when his eyes darkened with frustration.Holy hotness.I got into the taxi, a small smile I hid from him graven on my face. My blood boiled over with a wave of uncertainty still, I couldn't help myself. I closed my eyes and heaved deep sighs reminding myself of ten thousand r
My heart fluttered when Samantha's lips met my lips in a kiss. She kissed me, Samantha kissed me out of the corner of eyes . I saw her cheeks flushed with redness but she wasn't embarrassed about her actions.Why wasn't my heart beating normally? I heaved a deep breath fighting the urge to drag her back and pin her against the wall as she hurriedly made her way to the office."Sweet baby Jesus!" I heaved. I was the player, the one with the charms and all the tactics and the cue on how to sweep a lady off her feet, leaving her longing for all the positions I'd put her in.This was different, everything was different, she was different as her eyes bore into my eyes. Yes I wanted to grab her and see how wet she was for me. I saw it in her expression, the way her lips parted slightly before she kissed me, the eye contact, she wanted me as much as I did. But for the love of whatever she believed in she was holding back.I leaned further into the chair, placing my hands on my head. More tha
We had barely kissed fur five minutes when she recoiled, I pulled away. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean this," I apologized. She stood up and walked away from the table, her cheeks reddened in embarrassment,"I'm sorry…" her voice trailed, she started making her way towards the door when I grabbed her hands and pulled her back. I groaned softly, Samantha was getting into my head and I'd be damned if that happened.Heck! I'm damned already.She averted her gaze to my neck which lingered for a few minutes, my cock took that for a cue and hardened.Fuck she was so hot."I shouldn't have done what I did," that was the closest word I could use to describe my action, not like I regretted it a lady like Samantha was capable to cripple my walls and for once I wanted to fuck a lady with every emotions going on in my head.Anger and fear.Anger because if situations weren't this way, I'd have had her jerked and come all over the office. Fear because I was beginning to fall in love with her, the more
My eyes opened slowly to the rays of warm morning sunlight seeping through the cream curtain linen. The rays were warm and cool but my eyelids felt heavy I clamped them shut. I pulled the comforter over my face and rolled to the other side of the bed.Wait a quick second. Other side of the bed?I sat up. Squinting my bleary eyes, I looked around the room, Lucas hadn't been home the previous night. I rested my back on the headboard, now I knew why my head felt heavy. I'd stayed up all night waiting for him till sleep enveloped me.As I got out of the bed to change out of the pink silky nightgown to my bathrobe, I thought of different reasons why he'd not come back home. I got into the bathroom and settled for the glaring reason–work.After his breakup with Audrey, to the best of my knowledge at least, he'd not been with another woman.It was work. Work. Work. WorkFor a second, it felt like a consolation but I quickly shoved it aside. It wasn't bad that I'd an idea where my "partner"
The next couple of days that followed were one of the hardest. It was a compilation of intentionally clashing schedules, Lucas was either busy or meeting with investors and partners, days I was busy with office duties, he'd be having wine with his best friend.He'd relegated to coming back from the office at the dead of the night. My heart tightened each time he opened the door and walked in while I pretended to sleep; I couldn't let him think he was important enough to keep me awake in the middle of the night. I'd let him be except that a tiny part of my inner being which was capable of shutting down my system wasn't getting the cue.I'd try to bring up the conversation so we'd iron things out but he seemed nonchalant to how I was…You do not feel anything. nothing at all.It was well enough clear he was avoiding me, from his actions how he reacted at the office. He'd try to keep up the charade but from a reasonable distance and that was all I got, cold forceful gestures.How'd we ge
I felt my stomach twisted and my chest tightened as I watched Lucas disappear into the closet. His reaction had hit me hard. Yes, he had acted mean sometime back but this one hit close to home, that was because what I said were partly true…I did miss his platonic attitude towards me, even though it was glaring he struggled to keep it at being platonic.The room suddenly felt hot so hot I had to make sure the air conditioning was working…heck it was. I pressed my lips, fighting back the tears that glistened in my eyes, threatening to pour if–"Shit…" I muttered a curse. A tear slipped. I wiped it away quickly, I couldn't let him see me in this state. Another tear slipped and I wiped that one away too, as quickly as it had dropped. I cupped my face in my hands, reminiscing about everything from day one down to this time and my frustration gave way to anger.I was angry at myself, angry at the situation that'd led me to this point, if I wasn't in that financial crappy bullshit maybe, ju
What followed after our tryst was something I didn't know I needed– cuddling, forehead kisses, dinner in the balcony of his room, more cuddling."We should go to bed now," Lucas tugged a loose strand behind my hair and placed a light kiss on my forehead. The night sky was aglow with stars that twinkled like little diamonds embedded in a black velvet.I shrugged and wrapped my arms around him, "Five more minutes," I said, closing my eyes.He laughed softly, "Ten or even twenty…your wish is my command," his exotic voice filled the holes that'd been empty in my heart without my permission.I don't want this to end.The next day, rays of sunlight serenaded my face warmly. I pulled the comforter over my face, the events of yesterday still had full control over my throbbing clit– every part of me wanted him, for once my heart and body knew the right thing to do.Who would have known? Who would have imagined that two people who couldn't stand each other because of the circumstances surround
Days had passed and everything seemed to return back to normal except for a few times– when I saw Audrey, either at the house during breakfast or at the office. Asides that, my relationship with Lucas was moving just fine.I got out of the bed and made to walk into the bathroom to prepare for work when I lost balance and fell back on the bed. My head felt fuzzy and my legs were wobbly. I held the back of my neck to keep it steady, but it was like a log of wood was stuck in my head."My goodness…" I muttered under my breath as I managed to stand up and started making my way to the bathroom, when I felt bile rise to my throat. I quickened my steps, turned on the faucet when I stepped foot into the bathroom and threw up all the content in my stomach. I felt fuzzy the more I threw up, I slid onto the floor and leaned my back against the wall.There was a knock on the door. "Come in…" my voice was faint, even through the sound of the water gushing out I knew he must've heard.Lucas came in
I had mixed feelings about Lucas' actions. Yes, Audrey was a bit too much, but she was carrying his baby or at least that was what she made us think. Perhaps, he should have been a little lenient with her and let her be till she puts to bed."Are you cussing at me because of Samantha?" Audrey's tone was that of bewilderment.A vein in Lucas' neck pulsed hard, "My wife. That's who she is and I wouldn't have you displace her," he tightened his grip in my hands, "Now get out," his voice was calm but had the sharp edge of a sword.Audrey looked at me intently and I could clearly see through the hatred that brewed from her. She stared for a while and left.Lucas turned to face me. "I shouldn't have picked up a fight with her in the office," I regretted my actions, but it was much needed.He placed a finger over my lips, "It's okay pumpkin, you don't have to defend anything," his voice reached to my heart and patched the broken pieces like the holes weren't there to begin with."I love you
My schedule stared at me and I could barely make out the words. I had a meeting slated for four p.m and I was already bored. I was tired sick of everything happening, Samantha was doing a good job trying to keep it together but, for how long would she keep up with the act.A knock sounded on my door, the door creaked open and my secretary walked in. "Sir the meeting–"I rubbed my forehead in frustration, "I know what time the meeting is slated for,"She nodded and walked towards my desk to pick my laptop. "It's in five minutes right?" I questioned."Yes Sir, and some of the board members are already on their way," she said.I waved my hands in dismissal. I was suffocating and nobody was seeing it, or maybe they were and they can't do anything to salvage the situation. Audrey coming to the office was something I'd never have imagined to happen and it did.What was my father thinking, agreeing to it in the first place? He hated her the moment he set eyes on her, ''She's not good enough
Soon after Lucas left for his office, Laura walked in looking a bit disgruntled and without my regular morning coffee."Laura, I thought you left to get my coffee?" I questioned, when in fact she left to give Lucas and I privacy.She inched closer to my desk, "The new staff took the cup of coffee from me," her voice was low, I had to strain my ears to make out what she was saying.I clenched my fist into a ball, taking a deep seated breath to quench the anger that was threatening to erupt. "And who's the new lady?"You know who.Laura tugged at the edge of her shirt, "Audrey–"Take a deep breath Samantha. I took a deep breath, paused for a few seconds and forced a smile across my face. "Thank you Laura, you may leave now," I tried so hard to conceal the disdain in my voice."I'm sorry ma'am. I should have been more careful. But, she just snatched it from–"I raised a finger to stop her from saying more. I should have scolded her, but this had absolutely nothing to do with the young la
All through the drive, all I could think of was; What would the other staff say when they see Audrey and with a growing bump? Besides Lucas' secretary whom I was sure would keep the situation under lock, I wonder who else got wind of the news.I tried to focus on other things. Other things like exposing Audrey for whom she really was. I don't know if it was what comes with old age or his way of punishing Lucas for slipping up but Javier wasn't seeing Audrey for the sly she was and it bothered me."Samantha…"What does she want now?No response. I wasn't in the mood to talk to her and I was only doing what Javier asked, "I just want to get acquainted to the Java's working system," she rubbed her bulging stomach gently, "It would be nice if I get some experience to at least share with him when he comes of age and is ready to follow in the family's footsteps," she laughed.Lucas, where are you?I bit so hard at my lower lips until I felt the coppery taste of blood in my mouth. Don't cry.
After my visit to Valerie's place, I became more sensitive to Audrey's movements. Where she went to, what she did when we were out. So far, nothing out of the ordinary has happened."Lucas, wait up for me!" Valerie cried from the stairs. We were already running late and one of Audrey's dramas was something we didn't want so early in the morning.Lucas sighed sharply, "What the hell do you want this time?" He gritted.I hope it wasn't what I was thinking. She was dressed in a black velvet gown that stopped just on her ankles, court shoes and a blazer over the gown. It wasn't exactly my style but she looked good."I am coming to the office today," Audrey said.I was a bit taken aback, "Why?" We asked almost at the same time.She rolled her eyes in disgust, "Isn't it obvious?" She sighed, "I want to start working at the company," she looked at me with disdain, "Afterall she works there too,"There was no way in hell. The vein at the back of my neck pulsed hard, and I felt my heart bruise
Going to the office and coming back to the mansion to see Audrey with her fast growing bump wasn't something I looked forward to. I tried to square my shoulders and act like nothing's wrong when on the contrary, I was dying slowly.Audrey altered everything. The peace in the house, the scent and everything to suit her smell on the basis of being hyper sensitive to smell. Lucas ignored her and acted like she was some sorta ghost. But, I knew he looked forward to having his own child.It wasn't the birth of the child that irked me, it was the vessel bearing that child that made this unacceptable."Good morning Ma'am," Laura greeted when I got to work one morning.I nodded in response and made my way to the office. She followed in silence till we reached the door."Do I have any schedule that'll take me out of the office?" I asked when I slouched into the chair. She looked through her memo."Yes ma'am. A meeting with the investors slated to take place by three p.m and–"I waved my hands
I waited till the two lovebirds drove off to work before I started getting ready to go out. It was already past nine a.m exactly and I was a few minutes behind time. The prison visiting hours would be due in forty-five minutes.I'd been in touch with Andres since he was convicted of the crime. They'd all forgotten about him, I couldn't not after all we shared together. He wasn't the nicest person but he ignited the fire in me."Where are you off to?" Javier's voice sounded from the stairs when I opened the door. Lousy old man. I rolled my eyes and put on a calm expression before turning to face him.I flashed him a grin, "I'm going for antenatal," I lied. I could only hope he didn't request I go with the chauffeur because then I would be busted.He nodded, "Have a nice day," his voice was cold. I knew he didn't like me, he never did. Not when I was with Lucas, not when I was with Andres. I wondered why he didn't object to I and Andres' relationship when he got wind of it. Maybe he kne
She looked at the door, maybe hoping for a sign of Lucas then back at me. "Look I didn't ask your husband to get pregnant–"I sensed her anxiety from a mile away. Now was the time to act, "On the contrary, I don't care for you," My gaze lingered on her and fell on her growing stomach. "You would stay here till you give birth,"Audrey leaned into the bed, "I don't intend on moving out after childbirth if that's where you're driving at," her voice was a little shaky but she did a good job hiding it."We'll see about that. After childbirth, you'd go for a DNA test to ascertain who the father of the child is,"Now she got started, her face squeezed into a frown. "What the hell are you saying?"I rolled my eyes. Audrey. Audrey. Audrey. Still as vain as ever, "Exactly what you heard. If you claim Lucas is the father of your child," I paused when the housekeeper walked into the room from the closet and waited till she left, "Then we need to confirm, afterall…" my voice trailed off when she s